Massachusetts § 24X - Cancellation of registration for motor vehicles owned by certain drunk driving offenders
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 24X — Cancellation of registration for motor vehicles owned by certain drunk driving offenders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24X. Cancellation of registration for motor vehicles owned by certain drunk driving offenders
Section 24X. The registration of a motor vehicle owned by a person who is assigned to an alcohol or controlled substance education, treatment or rehabilitation program or who is convicted of a violation of paragraph (a) of subdivision (1) of section 24, subsection (a) of section 24G, operating a motor vehicle with a percentage by weight of blood alcohol of eight one-hundredths or greater, or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor in violation of subsection (b) of section 24G, section 24L, subsection (a) of section 8 of chapter 90B, section 131/2 of chapter 265, or section 8A or 8B of chapter 90B, or, in the case of another jurisdiction, for any like offense, may be cancelled and the registration plates for such vehicle seized for the period of the suspension or revocation of the license or right to operate due to such assignment or conviction, if the person has been so assigned or so convicted previously at least 2 times. No new registration shall be issued to such person during the period of the suspension or revocation of the license or right to operate.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 24X
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 24X cover?
Section 24X ("Cancellation of registration for motor vehicles owned by certain drunk driving offenders") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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